Asian American Attorneys Association
Asian American
Attorneys Association
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An Asian American
Legal Community
Founded in New York in 2023, the Asian American Attorneys Association (AAAA) supports Asian American attorneys nationwide — building a professional network through professional development, cultural exchange, and community advocacy across 15 specialized committees and growing chapters.
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“She has helped thousands of families and individuals achieve their wealth-succession and life-planning goals, and is committed to advancing legal literacy and a spirit of philanthropy within the community.”
As the mother of a special-need angel, Samuel, Ms. Ran has developed a deep commitment to helping families navigate complex legal challenges. Her practice specializes in living trusts, family wealth succession planning, estate administration, elder law, guardianship proceedings, special needs planning, and immigration law. She is dedicated to providing clients with professional solutions that are personalized, attentive, and focused. Over the years, she has successfully assisted thousands of families and individuals in achieving their wealth transfer and life planning goals. Her expertise has been widely recognized and featured in prominent media outlets such as World Journal, Chinese Information Network, and Gold-Basin Consulting Network.
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Events & News
CLE Seminar: “1031 Exchange Rule — Simplified”
AAAA, in conjunction with First American Title Insurance Company and together with AREAA New York East, AREAA Brooklyn and Abacus Federal Savings Bank, presents a one-credit CLE seminar on Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. Featured speaker: Michael S. Brady, Esq., CES®, Vice President and National Sales Director of First American Exchange Company. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM in Flushing.
A Shy Question, Answered with Laughter — AAAA’s Women’s Growth Salon Vol. 2 on “The Heart of Intimacy”
On September 13, 2026, the Family Law Committee of the Asian American Attorneys Association (AAAA) held the second session of its Women’s Growth Salon Series in Flushing, on the theme “The Heart of Intimacy: Is Physical Intimacy the Cornerstone of Marriage?” Executive coach Dr. Fang Miao, licensed psychologist Dr. Junhong (June) Cao, and attorney Christopher A. Callaghan spoke candidly from the perspectives of personal growth, psychology, and faith. Moderated with warmth and wit by attorney Mingli Chen, a topic many expected to be awkward filled a packed room with laughter and honest exchange.
East Coast vs. West Coast: A Practical Seminar on Protecting & Passing On Family Wealth
On August 18, 2026, AAAA and the California Asian American Attorneys Association (CAAAA) co-host an online seminar on protecting and passing on family wealth — presented by attorneys Elizabeth Yang and Yanfei Ran, moderated by Qiang Bjornbak. Topics: intestate succession, estate tax, gifts, non-resident property, inheritance in divorce/remarriage, and cross-state & overseas assets. 8:00–9:30 PM ET via Zoom.
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